SI Media With Jimmy Traina

Episode 435 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features an interview with "New York Post" sports media reporter, Andrew Marchand.Marchand shares his insight on all of the hottest topics in sports media. Items discussed during the podcast include Pat McAfee's broadcasting future why he may opt out of his current deal with FanDuel, two factors that led to big ratings for the Women's NCAA Tournament on ABC/ESPN, fallout from the WWE being sold to Endeavor, whether Charles Barkley will add another job to his schedule and team up with Gayle King, the NBA's television and streaming future, flex scheduling for "Thursday Night Football" on Amazon Prime, Derek Jeter joining Fox, controversy involving Troy Aikman and "Monday Night Football," over-the-top social media reactions and the current state of the disturbing discourse on Twitter and much moreAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 434 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features an interview with WWE superstar, Cody Rhodes.Rhodes, who will headline WrestleMania in a match against Roman Reigns, talks about whether he ever thought he'd main event WrestleMania, his relationship with his father, the legendary Dusty Rhodes, why he feels like he's already been carrying the company, winning over WWE fans who wanted Sami Zayn to main event 'Mania with Reigns, what leaving and returning the WWE did for him, his relationship with HHH, what his wife, Brandi is up to these days, his tour bus versus Reigns' tour bus, Paul Heyman and much more.Following Rhodes, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, Jimmy and Sal discuss the movie "Air," some of the proposed NFL TV and rules changes, a LeBron James quote, what Jimmy is riveted to these days, baseball's various streaming services and moreAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 433 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features an interview with the NFL Network's Kyle Brandt.Brandt discusses his busy schedule, co-hosting "Good Morning Football" and hosting "Kyle Brandt's Basement," five days a week, in addition to taking on other projects. He also talks about Interviewing Josh Allen every week, cast changes at GMFB, auditioning for the ManningCast and why it's OK to say no to sports media jobs.Among other topics covered with Brandt: The Aaron Rodgers-New York marriage, the NFL adding a Black Friday game next season, "Monday Night Football" getting flex scheduling next season, Las Vegas brothels offering Jimmy Garoppolo free sex for life, Anthony Richardson's jumping ability, elevator etiquette, people who complain to you in stores and much more.Following Brandt, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, Jimmy and Sal discuss the World Baseball Classic, the NCAA Tournament, MLB's awful AppleTV+ deal and moreAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 432 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features an interview with ESPN NBA analyst Richard Jefferson.Jefferson, who also hosts a podcast and calls Nets games for the YES Network, discusses his rise in sports media, what his ultimate goal is in broadcasting and how important social media is for his career. Jefferson also talks about his recent beef with Paul Pierce, how he approaches TikTok and accumulating 1.4 million followers, why he hates Twitter, the load management controversy, Ja Morant, his ongoing feud with Knicks fans and much more.Following Jefferson, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, Jimmy and Sal discuss filling out NCAA Tournament brackets, the World Baseball Classic, two highlights from the Oscars and the overall movie-going experience in 2023Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 431 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" is an all-Traina Thoughts edition with podcast regular, Sal Licata, from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York.On this episode, Jimmy and Sal discuss the rumors that have started already about Tom Brady returning to the NFL and the two argue about whether Brady would actually unretire for a second time and come back to play. Jimmy and Sal also talk about the backlash that was heaped up Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim after the duo dismissed hockey talk on an episode of "First Take," Ja Morant going on Instagram Live with a gun while at a strip club and the Chris Rock Netflix special.Sal also pulls back the curtain and gives the inside scoop on going viral recently for a clip of him losing it on a caller who blamed Sal for the Mets losing the NL East last year to the BravesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 430 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features an interview with the WWE's Paul Heyman.The special counsel for Roman Reigns talks about the smash hit storyline involving Reigns and Sami Zayn, why it's worked so well and who should get credit for the creative. Heyman also discusses why The Rock wasn't able to pull off a rumored match with Reigns at WrestleMania, selling fans on a Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns WrestleMania main event, Vince McMahon's return to the WWE, an encounter with Michael Jordan and much more.Following Heyman, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, Jimmy and Sal share their thoughts on Major League Baseball implementing the pitch clock and read recent Apple reviews for the podcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 429 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features an interview with CBS Sports and Turner Sports play-by-play man, Ian Eagle.Eagle talks about succeeding Jim Nantz next year to call the NCAA Tournament Final Four and why working with Bill Raftery is so special.Eagle also shares his thoughts on the Greg Olsen-Tom Brady situation and what it means for fellow play-by-player, Kevin Burkhardt. Eagle, who calls Nets games locally, also discusses the team's implosion this season and why it was difficult for him to call Kyrie Irving's games after Irving promoted and anti-semetic film.Other topics discussed with Eagle include his favorite sports call of all time, where he was when the NBA shut down because of Covid, the pronunciation of his name, Aaron Rodgers' darkness retreat and much more.Following Eagle, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, Jimmy and Sal discuss Rihanna's Super Bowl halftime performance, the NBA's All-Star weekend, Major League Baseball's new rules changes, the passing of Tim McCarver and more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 428 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" is a bonus episode dedicated to Fox's broadcast of the Chiefs' 38-35 win over the Eagles in Super Bowl LVII. Bryan Curtis, Editor-At-Large of The Ringer, joins Jimmy to discuss all aspects of the telecast.Topics covered include the incredibly strong performance by play-by-play man Kevin Burkhardt and analyst Greg Olsen, who were calling their first Super Bowl, why we didn't get more from Fox about Patrick Mahomes' ankle injury, the performance of rules analyst, Mike Pereira, Terry Bradshaw's handling of the trophy presentation, the Tom Brady problem that looms for Fox and much more.In addition to the Super Bowl discussion Bryan shares stories about his experience on Radio Row for six days. Plus Jimmy and Bryan talk about the strange controversy involving Michael Irivn of the NFL NetworkAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 427 of the "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features two interviews.First up is Richard Deitsch of The Athletic to discuss the latest sports media news. Topics covered include Tom Brady taking a year off before joining Fox, the recent backlash against Tony Romo, expectations for Fox's Super Bowl coverage, how.Kevin Burkhardt and Greg Olsen will fair calling the Super Bowl, Stephen A. Smith and Jay Williams getting into a nasty back-and-forth on "First Take," Radio Row, the WWE's hottest storyline in a long time and much more.Following Deitsch, Adam Pullen, an Assistant Director of Trading at Caesar's Sportsbook, joins the podcast to talk about sports betting and all things related to Super Bowl betting. How big is Super Bowl wagering going to be this year? What is the most popular prop bet? Should you bet unders more than overs? Is the public behind the Chiefs or Eagles?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 426 of the "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with ESPN legend, Chris Berman.Berman talks about anchoring ESPN's Super Bowl postgame coverage each year, why "NFL Primetime" is still so beloved, offers he had to leave ESPN and whether any athletes ever complained about the nickname he gave them.We also discuss the best sports studio shows of all time, the NFL getting so deep into the betting world, why the NFL even thinking about playing the AFC and NFC title games at neutral sites is a terrible idea and more.Following Berman, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, Jimmy and Sal discuss why NFL rules analysts on TV are annoying, the Chiefs-Eagles Super Bowl, Sal getting recognized at an NHL game, Jimmy's mom getting into a Facebook tiff and much moreAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy